What is the difference between Maybe May Be

Author: Bob
Updated Date 13/08/2011 18:18:52
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What is the difference between "Maybe" and "May Be"? How to use them correctly?

Bob - 13/08/2011 21:05:55

Maybe an adverb = "perhaps"

For Example: Maybe she forgot I said I’d meet her at six o’clock

May Be: a verb

After may be we usually have an adjective, a noun or a verb (in ING form)

For Example: Your solution is different from your lecturer but it may be still correct.

Maybe I'll see you later = It may be (that) I'll see you later.

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